They that apply themselves to trifling matters commonly become incapable of great ones.
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Those who occupy their minds with small matters, generally become incapable of greatness.
A people that values its privileges above its principles soon loses both.
Admittedly great though these reasons be, they are not the principal grounds, that is, those which may rightfully claim for themselves the privilege of the highest admiration.
Mediocre minds usually dismiss anything which reaches beyond their own understanding.
The ability to convince people of the wackiest notions - and both parties can do it - it's part of the dumbing down of America that's really highly problematic.
Those who realize their folly are not true fools.
People mistake their limitations for high standards.
In politics, readily dismissing inconvenient people can easily extend to dismissing inconvenient truths about them.
Greatness is not manifested by unlimited pragmatism, which places such a high premium on the end justifying any means and any methods.
Great things are not accomplished by those who yield to trends and fads and popular opinion.
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